For ex- colored people who have lost faith in white- body supremacy
“To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.” ~ Voltaire A child of the South, children were most often “seen but not heard.” We were seen outside playing. Outside we could laugh and scream and talk. But once we entered the home, we became mutes. Unless we […]
Read MoreThese three words are Maya Angelou’s and they have inspired this morning’s post. I don’t know about you but I search for wisdom. And as is evident in her three words, it does not take many. I don’t need a long or grand speech, just a couple of thought-filled and authentic words can release me […]
Read MoreAuthor and journalist, Eric Deggans leads a discussion on race at a Ted talk in Bloomington and puts the social construct in its place. Well- informed and well- intentioned, he makes the uncomfortable conversation comfortable and invites us all to “jump in.”
Read MoreSome one asked the question, “How do you eat an elephant?” Some one else answered, “One bite at a time.” I don’t know who eats elephant or thinks that they can eat it all. I never have and don’t think that I would have the taste for one. Who wrote this menu anyway? Still, for […]
Read MoreBaptist News Global has asked me to write a monthly column for their “Perspectives” page and I have accepted. Of course. I am so grateful to the editor, Robert Dilday and the staff for the opportunity to share my perspective on the social construct of race and its intersections as it relates to our Christian […]
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The Raceless Gospel 